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19/07/2022

Guinea pigs need a 2-3 inch layer of bedding, this can be hay, shredded paper, or reusable fleece pads which can be changed often and laundered. Do not use cedar or pine shaving, these can be highly irritating to your guinea pigs respiratory system and can cause an allergic reaction and/or chronic skin problems.

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19/07/2022

Guinea pig cage should be placed in a room that is draft free, brightly lit indirect sunlight, with a stable temperature between 65 and 75 degrees, low humidity, near family activity but not near televisions, stereos, and loud noises, and do not place their cage on the floor footsteps, jumping, running, moving things around, and vacuuming all create more stress for your guinea pigs.

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18/07/2022

Guinea pigs need a large cage, 2 guinea pigs need 10.5 square feet, 3 need 13 square feet, and 4 need 16 square feet. The shape can be square, rectangle, L-shaped, or multiple rooms connected as long as they have room to run. The larger the cage the happier they will be. Guinea pigs are scared of heights so a flat cage is best. You can build you own cage cheaply and easily, using a plastic sign material called coroplast for the bottom and wire you can bend and shape for the sides. This will allow you to design to your specifications. Or C&C cages can make custom cages for you.

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14/07/2022

Do guinea pigs make good first pets for kids? The answer is no. Guinea pigs require a massive amount of time, energy, and money. Guinea pigs are extremely social, you should always have at least 2 together. If you have a male and female 1 or both should be spayed or neutered. Guinea pigs will bond with the people who take care of them the most. Guinea pigs need at least a few hours every day out of their cage for exercise and exploring.

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14/07/2022

Ferrets are strict carnivores, they require a diet of meat and animal products that are typically high in protein and fat, and low in carbohydrates and fiber. Ferrets have a short metabolism and need to eat every 3 to 4 hours, so keep food available 24/7. Raw meat is the best option, but they can also eat kitten food, as it has a high meat protein content, baby food that's high in meat protein, and dried ferret food that's high in meat protein. As for raw meats they can eat chicken, chicken wings, and stripped carcasses, turkey necks, rabbit, game birds, pigeons, minced beef, lamb, offal, and raw animal bones for calcium. Ferrets can also eat whole prey including mice, rats, and chicks. Foods you should never feed your ferret include, fruits and vegetables, xylitol, processed foods, dairy products, dog food, chocolate, junk food, cooked bones, grains, fish, and sugar. And never give your ferrets onions or garlic, both of these can make them sick or even kill them.
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14/07/2022

To keep your ferret happy an busy provide them with plenty of toys, exercise wheels, ramps, and hammocks. Hard plastic cat balls are the right size for ferrets. A ferret swimming pool has multiple uses, some ferrets like to wade and play in water. At other times use as a play pit or digging box. Fill with ping pong balls, strips of paper, fleece, or other fabric, hide some treats or toys in it for your ferrets to find. Clear plastic ferret tunnel can be put together to make a course throughout your house. The clear plastic allows you to watch them playing. Bungee toys designed to hang from the top of the cage give your ferret something to jump and catch. Give your ferrets lots of chew toys, some good choices are, wood blocks, a Himalayan salt chew hung in their cage is great, chew stick bundles can be attached to the cage so they have to work to get them, and Cholla wood is excellent for ferrets. DIY toys, cardboard boxes put together and stacked with holes in them to make an obstacle course, paper bags, PVP pipe tunnels, digging box, and a sock dangling toy, take an old sock put a bean bag or small ball such as a ping pong ball, tennis ball, or cat ball in it, tie the top in a knot and hang from the top of the cage with some cord. When choosing toys always make sure the materials are safe for your ferrets. Avoid anything they can break off and swallow when they are chewing.

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13/07/2022

Ferrets need an insulated sleeping area large enough for them to huddle together or sleep separately. For bedding use good quality hay, shredded paper, fleece blankets, or fabric nesting boxes. The floor of the cage should be lined with newspaper and wood shavings, aspen shavings are best. Do not use cedar shavings they are toxic or corncob bedding it has a tendency to mold, do not use sawdust or pine shavings these cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract, also avoid fluffy cotton or wool products as they can cause intestinal blockage if eaten.

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13/07/2022

When buying a ferret cage always buy the largest enclosure you can so they have plenty of room to exercise and play. A pair of ferrets will need a cage 10 feet long by 6 feet high by 6 feet wide. If kept indoors you can get a tall ferret cage with solid platforms and multiple levels. Do not place in direct sunlight, and make sure it is weatherproof and draught-proof. The optimal temperature for ferrets is between 65 and 78 degrees with humidity of 40 to 70 percent. The wire or bars should be strong and the spaces between them too small for the ferrets to fit their head through. Do not keep ferrets in a garage, the fumes can kill them.

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12/07/2022

Before buying a ferret research their needs and care thoroughly. Ferrets are playful, active, curious, and loving, they make wonderful pets. They do require lots of attention and interaction from their owner. Also before buying a ferret check your state and local laws governing the ownership of ferrets in your area. Ferrets are not recommended for children under 7 years. And ferrets do not get along with birds, fish, rabbits, rodents, or lizards, they eat them in the wild. Ferrets must be taught not to nip or bite, the same way you teach a kitten or puppy. If you are not breeding your ferret it will need to be spayed or neutered. Ferrets can be litter trained, but you need to be patient and vigilant. You will need to ferret proof your home, ferrets will chew on carpet and get into everything.

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12/07/2022

Hamsters like many other animals can suffer heat stroke. To avoid the chances of heat related illness place your hamster's cage away from windows in an area of the house that is shaded at least 80% of the day. Make sure the cage is well-ventilated. The ideal temperature for hamster's is 68 to 77 degrees. You can place a chilled ceramic, marble, or stone tile in your hamster's cage for them to lie on. Make sure their water is cool not warm. You can put ice cubes in the water bottle to keep the water cool longer. Brush their coat regularly to remove excess hair. Change the bedding often in the summer to keep it dry and clean.

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05/07/2022

Hamsters like many other animals can suffer heat stroke. To avoid the chances of heat related illness place your hamster's cage away from windows in an area of the house that is shaded at least 80% of the day. Make sure the cage is well-ventilated. The ideal temperature for hamster's is 68 to 77 degrees. You can place a chilled ceramic, marble, or stone tile in your hamster's cage for them to lie on. Make sure their water is cool not warm. You can put ice cubes in the water bottle to keep the water cool longer. Brush their coat regularly to remove excess hair. Change the bedding often in the summer to keep it dry and clean.
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05/07/2022

What you need for a new hamster. The cage is the most important., Hamsters need quite a bit of room. The average hamster in the wild will roam 5 miles every night. For a Syrian hamster, you need a cage at least 25" x 12" minimum. Bigger is better. Most starter hamster cages are too small. A cage you can add on to great. Bedding is needed in the bottom. The best is Aspen shavings. Nesting material for your hamster to burrow into. Paper towels and toilet paper work perfectly well as long as it is unscented. A hideout to sleep and hide in. More than one hideout is better. Preferably the hideout needs to be wooden. Plastic is not good, hamsters chew on everything. Once you have a hideout, stuff it full of nesting material. Food bowl and water bottle. In the wild, hamsters are foragers, so you can simply spread their food around their cage instead of a bowl. This will provide them with some mental stimulation since they'll need to actually look for their food. Hamsters only need a little bit of water, so the average water bottle will hold enough water for up to a week. Food, Hamsters usually don't eat very much, so feel free to buy better quality, more expensive food, it'll last a long time. A Syrian hamster only needs 2 teaspoons of food per day, a Dwarf hamster only needs 1 teaspoon per day. You cannot judge the amount you feed based on when their bowl is empty. Hamsters will stash their food. If you put in more food they'll just hide that too. Toys, hamsters are rather smart, so they need a decent amount of mental stimulation, in the form of toys. Tubes are great, you can make your own with paper towel and toilet paper tubes. As for store bought, choose things made of wood, hamsters like to chew and plastic isn't suitable. Hamsters love to run so exercise wheels are really necessary for your hamster. The best wheel is the one your hamster uses the most. Exercise ball, choose a ball that is big enough to prevent your hamsters back from being arched. Never keep your hamster in the ball for more than 20 minutes. Travel cage for taking your hamster to the vet, or if you are moving. This can also be a safe place for your hamster while you clean their cage. You should also choose a few wooden chews for your hamster. Hamsters need to chew a lot to wear their teeth down. Providing chews may limit the damage done to their hideouts and toys. Wooden chews also prevent you from needing to clip your hamsters teeth, which can be difficult.
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05/07/2022

Hamsters as pets are low-maintenance and very popular pets for kids. Hamsters come in a wide array of colors and breeds, which all have their own distinctive traits. Be sure to research the different breeds to choose the right fit for your family.
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04/07/2022

How to equip a Leopard Gecko habitat. Remember they live on the ground so they need plenty of horizontal space. A 15 gallon gecko tank will provide plenty of space. Leopard Geckos do not climb well, but it is recommended to place a screen on top of their tank to keep insects and other pets from entering. Do not use a mesh cage these can cause injury to claws that get caught in the mesh. Next is lighting. The Arcadia 8 watt MINI UV light kit 2.4% UVB is recommended. Place this light on one end of their tank. As for heating, a reptile heating pad will need to be placed beneath the tank, it should only cover 2/3 rds of the bottom of the tank. A humidity gauge and reptile fogger
or use sphagnum moss. Ideal humidity is between 40-60%. Select a water dish and furniture like a rock or tree cave for your gecko to hide in. For the bottom of the tank newspapers or paper towels work well and to clean just roll up and discard. But there are other substrate like carpet and tile to choose. Sand is not Recommended it can cause digestive blockages. You can also add artificial plants and a background.
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04/07/2022

For those who are allergic to fur, reptiles do make good pets. The friendliest and the best for kids are Leopard Gecko and Bearded Dragons. The worst are iguanas. The Leopard Gecko are the easier to care for than Bearded Dragons. And Leopard Geckos do not need a companion, they prefer to be alone.

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04/07/2022

When choosing your bird or birds consider your experience, size of the bird, specific care, life-span, how vocal the bird is, time commitment, and other pets in the house. There are over 350 species of parrots in the world today, and they are becoming popular as pets due to their social nature and long life-span. Parrots are considered to be the most intelligent type of bird.

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02/07/2022

Keep your bird from becoming bored, provide them with a variety of perches in at least 3 different sizes and materials. This allows your bird options and encourages birds to exercise. Toys help keep your bird busy, and helps with mental health and enrichment. Toys should be made of only natural materials. Toys made of metal, rubber, or plastic should be avoided. These materials can expose your bird to lead or zinc toxicity and can be fatal.

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02/07/2022

Choose the right size cage for your bird. Your bird needs to be able to stretch out both wings fully without touching either side of the cage, and their tail should not touch the bottom of the cage,. Birds should be able to fly from to another. Cages to avoid, decorative cages are made with materials that are toxic to birds, also cages made with lead or zinc, or cages with small thin wires. Do not place the cage near doors or next to a window so they're not in a drafty area. Do not place in the kitchen. cooking fumes can be fatal.

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01/07/2022

Gerbils can get heat stroke which is fatal. How do you know if your gerbil is too hot? Gerbils will lay prone and be panting, sometimes moving bedding out of the way looking for somewhere cool to lie. Gerbils need a constant temperature between 65 and 75 degrees. Always keep their habitat out of direct sunlight. Provide fresh cool water and a chill rock/tile for them to sit on.

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28/06/2022

Dogs can get skin cancer, cataracts, and heart disease. Protect your pets this summer, use pet friendly sun screen on ears, nose and belly. Put a dog hat on your dog to shade their eyes from the suns rays. As for heart disease, 95% of heart conditions in dogs come on as they age, heart valve problems are the most common issue. It's important to spot early, so keep regular vet check ups.

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28/06/2022

When traveling with a pet in the summer, even to the vet, never leave them alone in the car. While driving keep them in a carrier in the shade with plenty of AC and ventilation.

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28/06/2022

When walking your dog in the summer, take along a dog water bottle these make it easy for your dog to get a drink, or get a collapsible water bowl for your dog to drink from.

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27/06/2022

4th of July is coming soon, while we humans enjoy fireworks, our pets do not, they tend to get scared and run away. Besides, fireworks are made with chemicals that can poison your pet if eaten. This 4th of July keep your pets safe at home indoors during fireworks.

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27/06/2022

Heat and humidity are dangerous to dogs. Dogs pant to cool themselves, if the humidity is too high they are unable to cool themselves by panting. Provide plenty of cool water and shade. You can put ice cubes in their water. Never leave your dog in the car. Dogs with short or light hair can get sunburned, apply pet friendly sunscreen every 3-4 hours to the least hair covered spots: bellies, ears, and nose. Don't shave your dog. Limit exercise to cool times of the day, early morning and late evening . Keep your dog off hot surfaces, cement, asphalt, and sand, their paws can be burned. Doggy boots can protect their paws from burns. If you take your dog to the ocean, sailing, or boating, be sure they have a life vest on.

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26/06/2022

For cats the summer heat can be fatal . Cats only sweat from their paws, this is their only way of cooling their body, it's up to us to keep them cool in the summer. Use a cardboard box to create a cool dark spot to retreat to. Use air conditioning or fans inside to keep the house cool. Make sure they have fresh water at all times, you can add ice cubes to their water. Daily brushing keeps mats from forming, long-haired cats can have belly fur clipped. Avoid car trips and never leave your cat in the car. Cats with pink skin and light coats are prone to sunburn and skin cancers, use a pet-friendly sunscreen. You can also purchase pet cooling mats for them to lie on.

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26/06/2022

The summer heat can really take a toll on horses. During the summer do not feed alfalfa, oats, or corn these feeds produce more heat, instead switch to grass hay or pasture grazing. You can even wet down or soak hay before feeding to increase hydration. Check your hay and feed often, it can get moldy in the heat. Give plenty of cool-cold water, during the summer horses need 10-15 gallons per day, Take your horse for a swim if you have a pond or lake near by. Salt licks and electrolytes are needed in the summer to replace minerals and electrolytes lost while sweating. Shade is an absolute necessity during the summer. Use a misting system to cool your horse, add a fan outside the stall to increase air flow on your horse. Only exercise your horse during the cooler times of day, early morning or late evening. Use less tack, less padding under the saddle and light leg boots or cooling leg boots. Use soft, deep bedding in the summer for your horse to lie in. Flies are at their worst in the summer, a fly mask may be perfect, make sure it its a good fit to prevent irritation and sores. Get rid of the manure this is flies favorite breeding grounds. Whit horses, or those with white socks and blazes, pink noses, or hairless patches are more prone to sunburn. A fly sheet can help prevent sunburn, and keep the flies away, also sunscreen can be applied to exposed skin.

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26/06/2022

Hamsters are very sensitive to high-frequency sounds we can't hear. So keep them away from televisions, computers, vacuum cleaners, and sources of running water.

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25/06/2022

When choosing the right food for your pet, consider your pets breed, size, activity, age, and health.

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